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Department Manager Steelmaking

AK Steel is looking for a Department Manager - Steelmaking at our Butler, PA operation. The Department Manager will be responsible for directing and managing the operations and resources of the Steelmaking department to safely and effectively produce and deliver quality products to our customers in a timely fashion. Our facility is located on 1,300 acres and is a leading producer of flat-rolled electrical and stainless steels.

Primary Responsibilities:

Direct and oversee all operations and maintenance in a Melt Shop which includes a 175-ton EAF and AOD, LMF, and two double-strand continuous casters.

Manage a shop of 300+ hourly union and approximately 50 salaried exempt employees in a 24/7 shift operation.

Responsible and accountable for all department results with respect to safety, environmental, quality, productivity, and cost.

Responsible for keeping all parties, both internal and external to the department, informed on changing conditions in the Steelmaking Department.

Make decisions to minimize interruptions to production including approval of appropriate actions, requesting assistance, and providing a hands-on approach to any given situation.

Be able to provide assistance and direction under upset conditions to provide the departments with appropriate direction; to either continue or stop production as soon as possible to best protect the overall quality of the final product.

Be aware of the latest technology that may be applicable to our operation.

Maintain and improve employees’ performance through effective motivation, training, auditing, rewarding and personal accountability of work procedures and results.

Identify training needs of the operation to maintain a competent and motivated workforce.

Foster a culture of trust, teamwork, responsibility, high expectations, and open communication.

Click the following links to view information regarding your Equal Employment Opportunity rights and protections: EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement. We are committed to a safe and drug-free workplace and require all prospective employees to undergo a post-offer drug and alcohol screen before starting employment.